May 21, 2018

The day first started in Orleans at the bride’s parents home. What a moment it was when mom helped Caro put on her dress…and then, when dad walked in.. the emotions, the tears, the love this family shares is so incredible… there was not a dry eye in the room. Caro looked so amazing in her Winifred by Sottero and Midgley wedding gown. Her natural beauty is exceptional and when she laughs, she lights up the room! After the bridal session, we made our way to Le Belvédère for the grooms photo session. Phil looked so handsome and the boys helped make the photo session a fun and relaxing experience! It was a gorgeous day , therefore, the ceremony was on the Cliffside! This ceremony site is so amazing! After the celebration, the family photos were taken with the amazing Gatineau Hills in the background and off we went to the Wakefield covered bridge for a little bit of variety. We photographed the wedding party and couple on the bridge and came back to the Belvedere for more couple photos. The reception followed with great entertainment, food and service. You had to do power lifting or sit ups and pushups to get the couple to kiss!! The MC was hilarious and when the live band “ Sway” started to play, that got the party started. What an incredible night for an exceptional couple. Caro and Phil: Congratulations ! You are wonderful together, beautiful in every way .We are so happy for you!

April 15, 2018

A luxurious wedding in every way . Veronique & Nicolas are high-school sweethearts. They planned their dream wedding together and it was nothing short of extraordinary. September 23rd had record breaking weather at 40’C with the humidex, but that did not stop Vero from looking ever so glamorous! Chic wedding planners were on point the entire day, every detail were carefully planned and executed to perfection. The day started with the boy’s photography session at the groom’s parents home in Orleans. The bridal photos were done at the Fairmont Chateau Laurier in a newly renovated bridal suite that offered the perfect backdrop for the occasion. The ceremony was held at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ottawa. After the ceremony, the photos were taken around the Chateau Laurier.

The reception room was breathtaking. The couple got to enter the room before the guests so they could take a few moments to appreciate the beauty. During the reception, the speeches, entertainment, ambiance, food and service were top shelf. The couple’s families and friends were so loving and wonderful making this evening unforgettable. When the brides father played Despacito on the piano, the entire crowd made its way on the dance floor. Thank you to Vero and Nic for letting us witness and record this once in a lifetime union. Congratulations!

February 17, 2018

A great friendship grew since we first met Valerie and Cedrick for their wedding consultation. Valerie planned every single detail of her wedding day and she did an amazing job. Just to paint you a picture: Val would show up coffee in hand while we first talked about her wedding…and then, we all ended up talking about everything else!!!!! From the engagement session to the save the date photos, from the invitations design to the last minute details, from corporate business photos to wedding photos, our friendship grew and grew!!! She holds a very important place in our hearts and, a special chair in our office, LOL. Her determination and attention to details made this wedding day one to remember!

The ceremony was held at the “paroisse Ste-Euphémie” in Casselman. The family, wedding party and couple photos were taken at the National Gallery of Canada. The reception was held in the Mozart room at the Hilton Lac-Leamy.

Love was in the air! The weather was amazing, the decorations by Makin’it Lovely and the flowers by Flore & Sens were beautiful, the service and food at the Hilton was excellent, the wedding cakes by The Girl With The Most Cake were scrumptious, the entertainment was awesome ” especially Cedrick’s original song he wrote and sang to Val! This was a top shelf wedding!

Congratulations to Valerie and Cedrick!! Val, you are so beautiful, elegant and sweet! Your wedding dress by Madison James fit you so perfectly. Cedrick, you are handsome, and a charmer!! The song you sang to Val was the highlight of the evening! Your devotion and love for each other is infectious. Here are some highlights of your wedding.

February 9, 2018

We love LE BELVEDERE !!! Le Belvédère is situated on the edge of a cliff overlooking the spectacular Gatineau Hills just 30 minutes from Ottawa. We are so happy Jessica and Elias chose this wedding venue for their perfect day!

Elias got ready at the The Wakefield Grand. This venue owned by Le Belvedere is the perfect spot to photograph the boys getting ready. The outdoor pathway leading to the entrance and the curved brick walls are spectacular in photos! Jessica’s gorgeous gown was by Martina Liana for Essence of Australia. Jessica’s family and the girls got ready at Le Belvedere’s GUESTHOUSE. The first look was done just outside the Guesthouse and at the Wakefield Bridge.

The celebration and reception took place at Le Belvédère in Wakefield The ceremony was performed by Keith from Lynne and Keith’s Exceptional Ceremonies. They always puts just the right amount of humour and take the time to get to know the couple to make the vows extra special for them! After the cliffside ceremony, we were blessed with beautiful weather, delicious hors d’oeuvres and live music during the cocktail. After family and couple photos on site, we went in a field for additional photos with the couple and their wedding party. Wedecor did a fabulous job once again at decorating the reception hall and ceremony. The couple’s first dance was under the stars with a beautiful display of sparklers. Thank you to Le Belvedere for coordinating this wonderful moment.

To Jessica and Elias: You are amazing together. The sparks fly when you gaze into each others eyes. Elias, when you performed your song and dance for Jessica, it was like we were at a concert, it was awesome!!! You have so much talent. Jessica, you were stunning in your wedding dress. Your grace and beauty is beyond compare. It was a pleasure to get to know you and to be a part of your special day. We hope you can relive your wedding day each time you look at your photos!

February 6, 2018

Destination Weddings do not have to be in another Country to fell glamourous!!! They can be a few hours away!!!! If you ask most couples, the experience of the “gateway” is still the same. This wedding was so relaxed, fun and perfect, we would recommend this weekend wedding experience to all couples who are looking for something different in one of Canada’s most artistic and multicultural city!

The first look was photographed at the Old City hall, downtown Montreal.

The ceremony and reception was held at the iconic Auberge Saint-Gabriel in Old Montreal, Quebec. Owned by Marc Bolay, Garou, and Guy Laliberté, this “auberge” offers the perfect recipe for an exquisite culinary experience mixed with more than 300 years of history, art, decor and amazing photo opportunities! Congratulations to Jennifer and Joe! It was an honour to photograph your wedding and to witness the love you share for each other!!! Thanks also to your wonderful families and friends that made this day unforgettable.

January 29, 2018

We were blessed with a beautiful couple, perfect weather and the most amazing forest ever! Love was truly in the air. The ceremony was held at the church “Très-Sainte-Trinité” in Rockland. All the couple, family and wedding party photos were taken at a private farm near Rockland. The reception was held at the Hammond Golf Club.

Congratulations to the happy couple and thank you for being sooooooooooo in love! It was effortless to capture what you were feeling that day for each other. It is beautiful and so rewarding to photograph a couple that are truly perfect together!

January 19, 2018

So much preparation and effort goes out into planning weddings. It takes a year or more to plan everything… up to the little details that make each weddings unique. We are proud to be a part of this process and to help our couples get as much information possible. Planning is the key! We are here to help as this is not our first rodeo. Since 1982, our studio has photographed well over 1300 weddings! We put so much effort in what we do and continue to offer a wide range of printed albums, photos and wall size signature collection portraits! Weddings are rewarding to photograph and give us an incredible feeling of creative satisfaction!(especially when the couples get to see the photos for the first time).

Martine and Marc’s wedding is a perfect example of why we love our job! When we found out how Marc proposed, we knew we had to documents their love story. This beautiful, sweet, totally in love, adorable couple gave us “Carte Blanche” to create beautiful memorable images for them. They had 100% confidence in us and we took the time to get to know them, and find out what style of photography they loved. They choose the amazing Le Belvédère in Wakefield as their wedding venue. The beautiful flowers and decorations were done by Wedecor.

To Martine and Marc: Your vows were so beautiful and emotional, there was not a dry eye in the audience (including us, at one point, we were hiding our tears behind the camera). The photography session during the cocktails went so well. It was so easy to capture the love you have for one another. Your wedding party was awesome and we loved photographing your families. Fast forwarding to the reception, the speeches were memorable, heartfelt and hilarious!!! Who knew your childhood memories could be so entertaining! Your siblings did a fine job at painting us a clear picture! You are blessed because you are surrounded by families and friends that love you so much. Congratulations! (P.S.: To the bridesmaid who had the same cell phone we did… sorry for accidentally taking it during the whole reception, LOL…We are so happy we realized it before we left!)

January 13, 2018

Planning a small intimate wedding? Even if your are having a backyard wedding and trying to keep the guest list small, it doesn’t mean you have to skimp out on professional photography. At Studio G. R. Martin, we offer custom packages fit for every type of wedding. We even offer to host the ceremony if you are looking for a unique ceremony space. Our outdoor studio provides the perfect backdrop for a small intimate wedding. Our manicured gardens and pond is a perfect location for a ceremony. For more details or to get a quote, call us at 613-833-3335.

Here is a look at James and Julie’s beautiful intimate wedding! Congratulations to the happy couple!

January 3, 2018

There is no better way to start this new 2018 year then by posting this amazing wedding that represents what our studio’s photography style is all about! Amanda and Adam gave us carte blanche to create wonderful memories to help them relive their wedding day over and over again. This couple’s beauty, elegance and kindness made this wedding day unforgettable. They tied the knot at St. Anthony of Padua Church on Booth Street in Ottawa. The family and wedding party photos were taken around the Fairmont Château Laurier to feature neutral backdrops to match the couple’s grey and cream colour scheme. More wedding photos were done at Major Hill’s park to feature greenery and the iconic Parliament in the background. The reception was held in Stittsville at the NeXT Restaurant. We hope you enjoy this wedding photography highlight!